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UNIVERSITI PENDIDIKAN SULTAN IDRIS

REKA BENTUK KURIKULUM KURSUS DAN RANCANGAN INSTRUKSIONAL

Faculty : Languages and Communication

Department : English Language and Literature

Semester : 2

Session : 2012/2013

Course : Post-colonial Literature

Course Code : BIS 3083

Credit Hours : 3

Prerequisite : -

(For courses with prerequisites, students must have taken and passed the prequisite course(s) as required by the faculty/centre)

(Bagi kursus dengan prasyarat, pelajar mestilah telah menduduki atau menduduki dan lulus berdasarkan syarat yang ditetapkan oleh fakulti/pusat)

Details of Lecturer:

Name :Dr. Lajiman JanooryE-mail : lajiman @fbk. upsi.edu.myPhone No : 05-450 5381 0175394683Room No : FB 3-8

BIS 3083 POST COLONIAL LITERATURE

SYNOPSIS

This course exposes students to a variety of writings by post-colonial authors from different geographical and cultural backgrounds. Given the richness and diversity of post-colonial literatures, this course will serve as an introduction to post-colonial writings and issues of post-colonialism.

(Kursus ini mendedahkan pelajar kepada pelbagai penulisan oleh pengarang-pengarang pasca-kolonial daripada latarbelakang geografi dan budaya yang berbeza. Dengan kepelbagaian dan kekayaan kesusasteraan pasca-kolonial, kursus ini dapat memperkenalkan hasil penulisan pasca-kolonial dan isu-isu pasca-kolonialisme)

LEARNING OUTCOMES:1. Describe relevant concepts and theories of post-colonial criticism.(C2)

2. Demonstrate critical analysis of post-colonial texts.(C3)

3. Analyse of post-colonial texts in sociological and historical contexts. (C4)

4. Interpret issues in texts to reflect the ability for information retrieval and life-long learning.(C6)

MAIN TEXTConrad, Joseph (1995). Heart of Darkness. London: Penguin Books.

MAIN REFERENCES

Sharp, Joanne P. (2009). Geographies of Postcolonialism. London: Sage

Lajiman Janoory. (2011). Colonial Orientalism, Racism and Gender: An Overview. Tanjong Malim: Penerbitan Profesional Baharu.

ADDITIONAL REFERENCES:

Tyson, Lois. (1999). Critical Theory Today: A User-Friendly Guide. New York: Garland Publishing Inc.

Maugham, Somerset. (1977). Maugham’s Malaysian Stories. Kuala Lumpur: Heinemann.

TEACHING METHODS :Lectures/tutorialsGroup discussions/presentations

SOFT SKILLS EMBEDDED:

ACTIVITIES/SOFT SKILLS

KOM KBPM PSK PBPM ETIK PIM KU

group presentation

/

Individual essay

/ /

Petunjuk :

KOM – Kemahiran BerkomunikasiKBPM – Kemahiran Berfikir dan Penyelesaian MasalahPBPM – Kemahiran Pembelajaran Berterusan dan Pengurusan MaklumatPSK – Kemahiran Kerja BerpasukanPIM – Kemahiran KepimpinanETIK – Etika ProfesionalKU – Kemahiran Keusahawanan

Keys for Soft Skills

CTPS - Critical Thinking, Problem SolvingLL - Lifelong Learning and Information Knowledge ManagementCS - Communication SkillsTS - TeamworkKK - EntrepreneurshipEM - Ethics and ProfessionalismLS - Leadership Skills

COURSE EVALUATION

ASSIGNMENTS:Assignment 1 (group presentation) Assignment 2 (individual essay)

QUIZ:Quiz 1

20 marks 25 marks

15 marks

Total Coursework Evaluation 60%

Final Examination 40%

Total 100%

UPSI COURSE GRADING SCALE:

Grade Range Grade Value

A 80 – 100 4.00

A- 75 – 79 3.75

B+ 70 – 74 3.50

B 65 – 69 3.00

B- 60 – 64 2.75

C+ 55 – 59 2.50

C 50 – 54 2.00

C- 45 – 49 1.75

D+ 40 – 44 1.50

D 35 – 39 1.00

F 0 – 34 0

SOFT SKILLS GRADING SCALE:

Grading Scale

Criteria for Soft Skills

4 Excellent

3 Good

2 Satisfactory level

1 Needs Improvement

TEACHING SCHEDULE FOR 14 WEEKS

Week Topic Learning Outcome T&L Activities

Soft Skills

References / Note

1 Introduction to the course and instructional plan

Introduction to Postcolonial Criticism

Able to appreciate the framework from which postcolonial issues are derived and the understanding of relevant definitions and contexts

Lecture/tutorial

PSK Tyson, Lois. (1999). Critical Theory Today: A User-Friendly Guide. New York: Garland Publishing Inc.

(Hand out notes to students) Critical Theory Today by Lois Tyson The Four Dutchmen by Somerset

Maugham The Force of Circumstance by

Somerset Maugham

Clip viewing on Orientalism by Edward Said.

2Eurocentrism, Racism and Orientalism

definitions contexts

Critical Theory Today by Lois Tyson

Able to assess and appreciate the scope and breadth of post-colonial issues

Lecture/tutorial

PSK Lajiman Janoory. Colonial Orientalism, Racism and Gender: An Overview.

Critical Theory Today by Lois Tyson.

3Colonialism and Gender

definitions contexts

Able to understand the major concepts in post-colonial studies

Lecture/tutorial

PSK Lajiman Janoory. Colonial Orientalism, Racism and Gender: An Overview.

4Colonialism and the Representation of the

Able to understand the major concepts in post- Lecture

PSK Lajiman Janoory. Colonial Orientalism, Racism and Gender: An Overview.

Female Other colonial studies /tutorialMaugham, Somerset. (1977). Maugham’s Malaysian Stories. The Force of Circumstance Critical analysis of The Four

Dutchmen

5 Colonialisms:

Imagining the World

Knowledge and Power

Landscapes of Power

Able to discuss post-colonial literary theory and related issues

Lecture/tutorial PSK

Sharp, Joanne P. (2009). Geographies of Postcolonialism. London: Sage.

6 Eurocentrism in Popular Media: Movies

The viewing of Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom

Able to discuss post-colonial literary theory and related issues

PSKKOM

Quiz

7

Post-colonialisms:

New Orders? Coke or Mecca-Cola:

globalization and cultural imperialism

Able to interpret the elements of post-colonial issues

LectureTutorial

PSKKOM Sharp, Joanne P. (2009). Geographies

of Postcolonialism. London: Sage.

Individual assignment

8

Postcolonialisms:

Can the subaltern speak?

Postcolonial culture

Able to interpret the elements of post-colonial issues

Lecture/tutorial

Lecture

PSKKOM Sharp, Joanne P. (2009). Geographies

of Postcolonialism. London: Sage.

Leaving the Armchair?

Tutorial

.

9

Criticism of post-colonial fiction:

Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad

o ploto charactero diction

Able to adapt style, plot and characters in discussion of selected post-colonial fiction

Able to exemplify issues and themes in post-colonial themes Able to communicate effectively and work as a team in presentations

LectureTutorial

PSKKOM

Conrad, Joseph. (1995). Heart of

Darkness. London: Penguin Books.

10

Criticism of post-colonial fiction:

Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad

o settingo tone

Able to adapt style, plot and characters in discussion of selected post-colonial fiction

Able to exemplify issues and themes in post-colonial themes Able to communicate effectively and work as a team in presentations

LectureTutorial

PSKKOM

Conrad, Joseph. (1995). Heart of

Darkness. London: Penguin Books..

Individual assignment due

11

PresentationAble to adapt style, plot and characters in discussion of selected post-colonial fiction

Able to exemplify issues and themes in post-colonial themes Able to communicate effectively and work as a team in presentations

Presentation PSKKOM

Presentation

12

PresentationAble to adapt style, plot and characters in discussion of selected post-colonial fiction

Able to exemplify issues and themes in post-colonial themes Able to communicate effectively and work as a team in presentations

Presentation PSK

PBPM

Presentation

13Presentation

Able to adapt style, plot and characters in discussion of selected post-colonial fiction

Presentation PSKPresentation

Able to exemplify issues and themes in post-colonial themes Able to communicate effectively and work as a team in presentations

14 Revision Tutorial